RANDY JOHNSON NEWS
Randy Johnson Activated
September 16, 2009 by
Frisco Fastball
| Comments
| Comments
Regulators – mount up.
The Big Unit was moved from the DL to the active roster today, clearing a spot for the big southpaw for a return to action. Johnson is expected to come out of the bullpen for the remainder of the regular season.
To clear the space, the Giants moved pitcher...
Baseball's Ugliest Men
November 15, 2007 by
Bugs & Cranks
| 1 comment
Some of the finest athletes to ever play the sport are also some of the most unappealing people on the planet. And after a very ugly World Series, I figured this seemed appropriate. So without further ado, here's a short list of some of baseball's ugliest men.
Giants sign the Big Unit
December 29, 2008 by
InGameNow
| 5 comments
| 5 comments
During the winter meetings this month in Las Vegas, Giants general manager Brian Sabean didn't hide the fact that he was seeking a veteran starting pitcher for a short-term deal and that Johnson would be a great fit. Randy and the Giants agreed to an $8 million, one-year contract...
Giants' Big Unit Joins 300-win Club With Victory in D.C.
June 04, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
| 1 comment
Randy Johnson has earned his 300th win, becoming the 24th major league pitcher to reach the milestone, allowing two hits and an unearned run over six innings Thursday, leading the Giants to a 5-1 victory over the Nationals.
Randy Johnson's Back is Fine, Face Still Ugly
February 23, 2007 by
Sportable
| 2 comments
| 2 comments
The Arizona Diamondbacks' prized acquisition from the offseason has had a nice start to his Spring Training. It's not much of a story but regardless, it's a baseball story. After a nightmarish tenure in the Bronx, Johnson had to have been stoked when he was traded to the...
Alice Cooper Wants You to Eat Randy Johnson's Big Unit
August 05, 2008 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
| Comments
| Comments
Last night on No Reservations, Tony Bourdain took a tour of the Southwest and stopped in at the Alice Cooper/Randy Johnson-owned Cooperstown Sports Bar in Phoenix.
At Alice's "prodding," Tony proceeded to stuff his face with the 2-foot long "Big Unit."
The Pursuit of 300: Randy Johnson Just Might Sniff it in 2008
Can Randy Johnson reach 300 career wins this year? or at all?
Before spring training had even started and before the Big Unit had thrown a warm up toss, many in the valley were betting against the big fellow
Randy Johnson to Return as a Reliever?
August 30, 2009 by
Knuckle Curve
| Comments
Randy Johnson has been out of action for the San Francisco Giants since July 6th. Recently, Johnson said that he thinks he can return during the 2009 baseball season — as a reliever.
In his career, which dates all the way back to the 1988 season with the Montreal Expos, he has...
Giants' Johnson has torn rotator cuff
July 28, 2009 by
Fox Sports
| Comments
Randy Johnson has a torn rotator cuff and won't be able to throw for the San Francisco Giants for at least three weeks.
San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday the 303-game winner had an MRI on his injured left shoulder Monday and the test showed some tearing.
The...
Big Unit Moves Closer to Return
by Jeff FletcherFiled under: Giants, MLB InjuriesSAN FRANCISCO -- Randy Johnson faced hitters in two simulated innings on Monday afternoon and then said he could be ready to be activated within a couple days."If I get up tomorrow and feel fine, hopefully I'll come off the...
VooDoo Sabermetrics: Randy Johnson
June 08, 2009 by
Babes Love Baseball
| Comments
| Comments
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our twelfth edition of VooDoo Sabermetrics. This week's All-Star is San Francisco Giants future Hall-of-Fame lefty Randy Johnson. We figured now was as good a time as any (is any time ever not the time to VooDoo?) considering he just captured his...
"Big Unit" might be done
July 25, 2007 by
Lion In Oil
| Comments
| Comments
Looks like the "Big Unit" might be done pitching. Three stints on the DL this year is taking a mental toll on him
"I think everybody in this clubhouse, maybe not the players but the coaching staff and front office, would like to know, and I would like to know, whether...
Larger Than Life: Unit Joins 300 Club
by Andrew JohnsonFiled under: Giants, MLB MilestonesWASHINGTON -- Convention never suited Randy Johnson anyway. So it figures that he would wait 22 1/2 hours and then 36 more minutes after that before embarking on the final 2 1/2-hour leg of his journey into one of baseball's select...
Breaking News: Randy Johnson is done for the season
This just in via a text message from KTAR.com. Randy Johnson is done for the 2007 season...
Post-Game Discussion: Giants Take Another From the A's
June 24, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
| Comments
More photos »
by Ben Margot - AP
Nate Schierholtz unwittingly becomes the Jerry West of the IPBL (International Paddle Ball League).
Browse more photos »
Randy Johnson should have been this good...
Ten Big Memories of the Big Unit
by Ed PriceFiled under: Diamondbacks, Giants, Yankees, MLB MilestonesI covered Randy Johnson as a beat writer for eight seasons: 1999-2004 with the Diamondbacks and then 2005-06 with the Yankees. (We both moved East the same winter, by coincidence.) So I figure I saw about 230 of Johnson...
Giants Activate Randy Johnson to Pitch Out of Bullpen
by Jeff FletcherFiled under: Giants, MLB TransactionsSAN FRANCISCO -- Randy Johnson, who has been out for the past two months with a torn rotator cuff, was activated by the Giants after Tuesday night's game. Johnson will join the Giants bullpen."It's a golden bullet for...
Open GameThread, 6/30
June 30, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
| Comments
Current Series
<!--
4 game series vs Cardinals @ Busch Stadium
-->
Giants lead the series 1-0
Mon 06/29
10 - 0 win
San Francisco Giants McCovey Chronicles @ St. Louis Cardinals Viva El Birdos
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009, 5:15 PM...
Randy Johnson's Road To 300, Every Mullet And Mustache Along The Way
June 05, 2009 by
No Guts, No Glory
| Comments
| Comments
It wasn't the best crowd or the best weather, but Randy Johnson won his 300th game yesterday in the Giants' 5-1 victory over the Nationals. Certainly a feat that deserves to be celebrated, seeing as though only 23 pitchers have been able to pull this off. So how will we celebrate...
Randy Johnson Headed to the DL
July 06, 2009 by
Knuckle Curve
| Comments
Randy Johnson, the 45-year-old starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, is headed to the 15-day disabled list. The left-hander has a strained left shoulder.
On the season, Johnson is 8-6 with a 4.81 ERA. He has 80 strikeouts in 91.2 innings. The highlight of his season so far...
Randy Johnson hurts wrists, has a stiff forearm
May 24, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
| 1 comment
Word out of Arizona is that Left-handed starter, Randy Johnson will miss his next start Friday due to forum tendinitis. Johnson who's 2-2 with a 4.54 ERA has 47 K's in 35 2/3 innings.
…. Yes no-no
July 11, 2009 by
Only Baseball Matters
| Comments
Awesome!!!!!!!
Jonathan Sanchez, fresh off the scrap heap, the rumor mill, and possibly the bullpen; took his spot start and just missed a perfect game. Between his 2-6 record, his Dad seeing him pitch live for the first time ever, and Lincecum’s near miss last night, that was...
Yanks 2007 Season Preview
January 24, 2007 by
Oriole Post
| Comments
| Comments
Though it comes from an Orioles blog, this is a pretty good summary of the Yanks team and its prospects for success in 2007. While their lineup still seems very strong, the starting rotation is still suspect, especially after Cashman's trading of the Big Eunich. They're putting...
Max Scherzer Dominates in Debut
April 30, 2008 by
AccuScore.com
| 1 comment
Arizona rookie Max Scherzer made his major league debut Tuesday night, and was utterly dominant pitching 4.1 perfect innings with 7 K's.
Related Yards
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?
Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
